2019 SCR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 SCR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the SCR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 6.3926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 5.4014.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9911 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5303 to the December average rate of 5.7337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.3926 was up 14.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.5902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
SCR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.6326, compared to 5.7559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1233 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.7163 AFN (High: 6.3926 / Low: 5.6763). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0454 AFN (High: 5.7373 / Low: 5.6919).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0917 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 5.7832) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.3515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4317 (+8.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5628 | 5.5076 | 5.5303 |
| February | 5.5267 | 5.4153 | 5.4765 |
| March | 5.5697 | 5.4014 | 5.5059 |
| April | 5.6975 | 5.5594 | 5.6404 |
| May | 5.9099 | 5.6619 | 5.7760 |
| June | 5.9674 | 5.7752 | 5.8665 |
| July | 5.9761 | 5.7149 | 5.8749 |
| August | 6.3926 | 5.6763 | 5.7832 |
| September | 5.7595 | 5.6914 | 5.7150 |
| October | 5.7373 | 5.6919 | 5.7072 |
| November | 6.0379 | 5.5554 | 5.7214 |
| December | 5.7531 | 5.6832 | 5.7337 |